MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both headlight patterns weak.
Clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.
N/S/F tyre low on tread.
O/S/F suspension very low - Recommend pumped up.
O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & on wear bands with crackes in tread - Recommend replaced (185/55x15 Rear- 205/50x15).
Power steering light came on during test but extinguished during course of test - Suspect fault.
Suspect engine boiling over - Water overflowing from expansion bottle.
rear exhaust box corroded.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both headlight patterns weak.
Clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.
N/S/F tyre low on tread.
O/S/F suspension very low - Recommend pumped up.
O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & on wear bands with crackes in tread - Recommend replaced (185/55x15 Rear- 205/50x15).
Power steering light came on during test but extinguished during course of test - Suspect fault.
Suspect engine boiling over - Water overflowing from expansion bottle.
rear exhaust box corroded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS
'Cat' box heat shield adrift.
Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T standards.
Clutch not fully clearing reverse.
Engine over-heating (poss. due to water loss).
Front exhaust 'flexi' section corroded & worn.
O/S/F tyre low on inner edge & cracking in tread quite badly but still just within limits (185/55x15).
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Water pipes under vehicle corroded & leaking.
Both headlight patters weak.
Camshaft/Tappets noisy from cold.
Metal water pipes running from front to back corroded & weeping.
N/S body sill damaged.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
O/S/F tyre cracking in tread (Front-185/55x15 Rear-205/50x15).
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Primary rear exhaust box 'Skin' detatched.
Rear exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded.
Suspect possible fault with power steering- Possibly e.c.u.
Both headlight patters weak.
Camshaft/Tappets noisy from cold.
Metal water pipes running from front to back corroded & weeping.
N/S body sill damaged.
O/S/F tyre cracking in tread (Front-185/55x15 Rear-205/50x15).
Primary rear exhaust box 'Skin' detatched.
Rear exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded.
Suspect possible fault with power steering- Possibly e.c.u.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres low on tread- O/S worn to ware bands (rear-205/50x15 front-185/55x15).
N/S metal water hose running from front to back corroded & leaking.
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
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S826 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S826 JRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S826 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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